Okan Posted April 9 Report Posted April 9 Hi fellas, This came with a sword I recently purchased. I’ve compared it with other examples by Mitsutoshi, and honestly, it doesn’t feel like a gimei—but I’d love to get a second opinion. Thanks a lot! 9 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted April 9 Report Posted April 9 Okan, very fine and regular NANAKO-JI like this is only found on quality TSUBA! A good one, I believe! 1 2 Quote
Exclus1ve Posted April 9 Report Posted April 9 Inlay with nanako looking neat. Judging by the execution of the work, it looks like the original, just a little worn. If you look at it without zooming in, you can see the effect of "silk") 1 1 Quote
Okan Posted April 10 Author Report Posted April 10 @ROKUJURO Thank you Jean, @Exclus1ve Victor! Quote
Jake6500 Posted April 10 Report Posted April 10 I concur, the Nanako look pretty great, quality of materials are high and most importantly the mei+kao looks like a spot on match. I think you've struck gold, congratulations Okan! I've also had a look at a few other examples of the mei on various kozuka and such and there is little doubt in my opinion. 2 Quote
Dereks Posted April 10 Report Posted April 10 Wow, Okan.. What does the rest of the koshirae look like? Quote
Curran Posted April 11 Report Posted April 11 On 4/10/2025 at 10:05 AM, Okan said: Turtles, all the way down! Wow. That is friggin lovely. Incredible looking fuchi. I'm glad I checked back in on this thread. 1 Quote
Okan Posted April 11 Author Report Posted April 11 1 hour ago, Curran said: Wow. That is friggin lovely. Incredible looking fuchi. I'm glad I checked back in on this thread. Cute little bastards 2 4 Quote
Curran Posted April 11 Report Posted April 11 Darcy would have loved this. He liked turtles and used one as his avatar for a long time. That f/k is pretty exceptional. Is the fuchi signed? 2 Quote
thutson Posted April 12 Report Posted April 12 They are adorable, I would love to see some close up pics. Thanks for sharing! Quote
Okan Posted April 12 Author Report Posted April 12 12 hours ago, Curran said: Darcy would have loved this. He liked turtles and used one as his avatar for a long time. That f/k is pretty exceptional. Is the fuchi signed? It is. Ōmori Hidetomo. Though I suspect it might be gimei. 1 Quote
Okan Posted April 12 Author Report Posted April 12 1 hour ago, thutson said: They are adorable, I would love to see some close up pics. Thanks for sharing! Here you go.. 2 7 Quote
thutson Posted April 13 Report Posted April 13 Thanks Okan, wonderful workmanship, a beautiful set of f/k. 1 Quote
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